As we kick off this new school year, I want to highlight the incredible power of love again. Love is more than just a feeling; it can change our lives and the world around us. When we bring love into our classroom, we create a space where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued. This sense of unity helps us work together as a team, supporting each other on our learning journey.
A crucial component of love is empathy, which teaches us to understand and connect with others. It reminds us that we are part of a larger community and that our actions can impact those around us. By practicing empathy, we learn to see things from other people’s perspectives, allowing us to respond with kindness. Helping a classmate in need or listening to a friend strengthens our relationships and fosters a caring environment.
Let’s also express this love and empathy towards our families, who are among life’s greatest treasures. The bonds we share with our loved ones are essential for our happiness. Practicing filial piety, or respect for our parents and elders, is a vital part of showing love. You can demonstrate this through simple gestures, such as giving a hug when they come home, spending quality time together without screens, and expressing your feelings openly. By honoring and caring for our families, we not only show our gratitude for their support and sacrifices but also reinforce the important values in our lives—unity, empathy, and family—making us stronger together.
Finally, I would like to share a hymn, hoping everyone can empathize and be considerate of others. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0B-D8bVRfM
新學年開始了！踏入九月，是莘莘學子回校學習的時候，是每個學習階段的開始，歡迎各位小一、各級插班生及其他年級的同學回到省校這個大家庭，期望同學們在這充滿愛及歡樂的校園開展學習新里程，快樂、健康地上學及成長。
還記得我曾讀過一篇文章：宋代作者劉蓉的《養晦堂文詩集》其中一篇文章《習慣說》，作者劉蓉教導我們「君子之學，貴乎慎始」，「學貴慎始」能應用在每位同學身上：在追求學問時，我們都要小心翼翼地開始，在九月開學啟始，同學們更須嚴格要求自己，絕不苟且放縱，並摒除陋習，事事循規蹈矩地推進，開一個好頭，然後形成習慣，堅持下去，養成謹慎、勤學的好習慣，抓緊時機，珍惜光陰，努力學習，奮發上進，為做學問打穩健的基礎。
南朝梁代蕭繹的《纂要》寫道：「一年之計在於春，一日之計在於晨」，意思是春天是一年的開始，早晨是一天的開始。在春天謀劃一年的大計，這一年才能按計劃行事，然後取得成就；在早上安排一天的計劃，這一天才能抓緊時間，每好每一件事，有所作為。
我鼓勵同學們在學期開始時，為自己訂立本學年的學習目標，哪個科目的成績有待進步，哪個科目需要考得更好，我們要清楚讓自己知道未來一年的學習路向，希望自己能達到甚麼水平，在哪些方面需要有所提升。接著要向著定下的目標積極地付諸實行，努力不懈的向前求進。在追求學問和學習的道路上縱然荊棘滿途、或會面對困難、遭遇挫敗或失敗，令人沮喪。同學們請不要因此氣餒，我們要懷著堅毅不拔的精神，不輕言放棄的決心，常存積極勤學的心，全力以赴按計劃逐步向目標進發，這樣成功必定站在我們的面前，等著我們！
我深信每一位同學的未來均有無限的可能，只要不怕辛苦，鍥而不捨地去做，成功是留給有準備的人。荀子有云「鍥而捨之，朽木不折；鍥而不捨，金石可鏤。」送給每一位省校的同學和家長，與大家共勉之。
